A 16-year-old boy from Deptford has appeared in court charged with attempted murder following a shooting in New Cross.

The incident happened in Ludwick Mews at 2.38am on May 16, but police have not revealed any further information about what happened. 

The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was also charged with possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition and possession of cannabis with intent to supply.

He appeared before Bromley Magistrates' Court on May 18.

The teenager will next appear at Woolwich Crown Court on May 26 and has been kept in youth detention accomodation.